LAHORE MIRROR — Acclaimed Hollywood director Michael Mann was injured after accidentally discharging a firearm in Los Angeles, according to media reports.
The incident occurred on Saturday when the 83-year-old filmmaker was practising target shooting. According to foreign media reports, the firearm accidentally went off as he was placing the pistol in its holster, leaving him injured. He was immediately taken to hospital for treatment.
Media reports said doctors described Mann’s injury as minor, involving damage to the tissue beneath the skin.
He was discharged from hospital after receiving the necessary medical treatment, according to the reports.
Police also classified the incident as accidental, stating that Mann had no intention of harming himself and had sustained the injury as a result of the accidental discharge.
Mann is widely regarded as one of the leading directors of American crime and thriller films. His acclaimed works include The Last of the Mohicans, Heat and The Insider, among several other successful productions.
